Update: Missing Long Island Teen Found
This story has been updated.
A teenager who was reported missing after not returning home has been found.
Benjamin Allen Jones, a 16-year-old Shirley resident, had last been seen leaving his house on Monday, April 3, according to Suffolk County Police.
On Friday of the same week, police say that Jones was found and is unharmed.
Original report:
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Long Island teenager.
Benjamin Allen Jones, age 16, was last seen leaving his Shirley residence, located on Floyd Road, on Saturday, April 1, aut…
Man Strikes Employee With Pistol, Robs Smoke Shops In North Patchogue, Shirley, Authorities Say
Police are searching for a man who robbed two Long Island smoke shops at gunpoint.
A man struck an employee with a pistol at Nirvana Smoke Shop in North Patchogue and pushed two others to the ground at about 10 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
He left the store, located at 382 Medford Ave., with cash, Crime Stoppers said.
About 20 minutes later, he pointed a gun at employees at Lucky Smoke Shop and Beer, located at 20 Floyd Road in Shirley, and stole cash, according to the report.
He is described as being about 5-fo…
18 Alleged Suffolk County Gang Members Charged After Investigation Into Murder, Robberies
Eighteen people are facing charges in a 148-count indictment following a long-term investigation into gang-related robberies, thefts, and a murder committed on Long Island.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the indictment of alleged members of the "No Fake Love" gang, also known as "NFL," on Monday, Dec. 12.
Tierney said the investigation involved 31 separate incidents, including the murder of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera in December of 2021.
Authorities also investigated six shootings, six armed robberies, the recovery of eight loaded handguns, and the grand lar…
